The former summer capital of the British Raj in India, Shimla is the most popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh. The Ridge and the mall road just a level below the Ridge is the center of tourism in Shimla. Scandal point with a statue of Lala Lajpat Rai is where the Mall road joins Ridge road. Christ church, second oldest church in northern india is also located on the Ridge.

Shimla is the most popular honemoon destination in himachal. Shimla covered in deodar trees affords panoramic vies of the hills. Kalka - Shimla heritage toy train that runs on narrow gauge is major attraction of Shimla. The timber trail located between Kalka and Shimla offers cable car ride between two hills which is an exciting ride.

Shimla is an ideal destination to get away from everything and just relax soaking in the fresh mountain air however for the adventurous there is lots to see and do in Shimla too! Almost everything in Shimla is clustered around the Ridge and mall road. Scandal point where the Ridge road and the mall road meets is marked now by a statue of Lala Lajpat Rai.

With the Christ church, town hall & Gaiety theatre and some of the best multi cuisine restaurants which opens up to beautiful views of the hills strewn around the Ridge and the mall road one can't help but spend atleast one evening at the Ridge during their stay in Shimla. The Christ church on the Ridge with Raj-era memorials and fine stained glass windows is the second-oldest church in northern India.

About 2.5km from the Mall road the Himachal State Museum has an impressive collection of Kangra and Mughal miniatures, Chamba embroidery, coins weapons and jewellery.

Naldehra is a small hamlet 23 kms from Shimla located on an off road from Mashobra on the way to Kufri from Shimla. Mahunag temple with a serpant as the main deity is the main attraction of Naldehra. Naldehra is a pictureque spot with beautiful view of the mountains. Naldehra is reputed for having the oldest golf course in India.

Located in the picturesque landscape between Honnavara and Bhatkal; Murudeshwar, bound by the Arabian Sea and the rolling hills of Western Ghats, is a destination in Karnataka with huge potential for tourism. Murudeshwar probably has the finest white sand beach in Karnataka.

The Murudeshwar temple towers over this small beach town and the 123 feet high Shiva statue, tallest in the world, is visible from any part of the Murudehswar. The sea is an intrinsic part of the temple landscape at Murudeshwar. The sea on three sides surrounds the temple upon the small hill called Kanduka Giri. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the Murudeshwar temple. As one ascends the hillock, there is a shrine of Jattiga seated on a horse.

Om beach about 8 Kms from Gokarna gets its name from the two semi-circular coves that join to form an inverted symbol of OM. This beach is known for its spiritual hippies – with ash smeared on their foreheads, tattoos all over their body, long hair, beard and beads all over. Om Beach is the most popular beach in Gokarna.

Om Beach with its characteristic 'Om' shape created by two semi circular coves is amongst the most popular beaches amongst the Gokarna beaches. A very popular beach amongst foreign tourist Om Beach offers a delightful alternative to the beaches of Goa. With many secluded isolated beaches near Om Beach which can be reached only on foot Om Beach is known for the occassional impromptu rave parties that happen in the adjacent beaches of Om Beach.

The world's largest open air museum - Hampi is a place where past comes alive. Hampi was the capital of Vijayanagar Empire and its ruins have stood the ravages of man and time and still evoke memories of regal splendour. Whispering winds, magnificent ruins and traces of a by gone era all lingers fresh in Hampi.

Amidst a boulder strewn landscape along the banks of the Thungabhadra, Hampi is one of the glittering showpeices of India's cultural heritage. Hampi is a major tourist destination in Karnataka today. Hampi with the opulent palaces, temples, and fortifications can amaze even those with no inclination towards art and culture! Amongst the many attractions in Hampi the most prominent one is the Virupaksha Temple, a Shiva temple which is the only temple in Hampi still in use.

One of the world's most captivating adventures; White Water Rafting is just a few hours drive from Bangalore. Life doesn't get more exciting than this, hurtling down a pumping river in an inflatable raft, negotiating the drops, turns and chutes and punching through the sheets of water crashing aboard, its 100% pure aqua fun. The nearest place from Bangalore where you can do white water rafting near Bangalore is Bheemeshwari. River rafting is done in Coorg and also in Dandeli.

River Rafting is organized in more than one location in Karnataka. At approximately 100 kms rafting in Bheemeshwari river is the nearest option for river rafting near Bangalore. One could enjoy rafting in Barapole river in southern Coorg and Kali river in Dandeli

Leh the erstwhile capital of the kingdom of Ladakh is now a dream destination of many and the Mecca of adventure enthusiasts! Leh, one of the coldest deserts in the world is located at a distance of 434 Kms from Srinagar and 474 Kms from Manali (Himachal Pradesh).

At the time of reorganization of districts in 1979 Ladakh was divided into Leh and Kargil and now Leh district is synonymous with Ladakh and vice-versa!

Leh is a backpacker's haven with numerous trekking trails, valleys, and picturesque lakes. Renowned as the land of monks and monasteries there is lots to see in this amazing piece of land.

There are three sub divisions of Leh with 7 different tour circuits identified for international tourists in Leh with breathtaking Himalayan panorama.

Featured in the last scene of the 2009 movie, 3 Idiots Pangong Tso became a household name overnight!

Spread over 604 sq km the Pangong Tso lace is an absolute must see during a trip to Leh and very few people miss out on this beautiful destination in Leh. With the LOC passing right through the lake inner line permit is necessary to visit the Pangong tso.

Pangong Tso is located approximately 175 kms from Leh town across the Chang la pass. The route passes through Tangste and can be reached in about 5 hours.

Leh truly is a land like no other bound by two of the world's highest mountain ranges, the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram. Leh's remoteness and awesome high-altitude landscape lure many adventure travelers to this beautiful region every year.

There are many trekking routes in Leh however trekking in Leh really is a time consuming affair and typically most of trekking route require about 14 days.